THE WAR IN THE ORIENT

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Aug 10, 1904

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 30, No. 32.

THE WAR IN THE ORIENT.

THE Japanese advance from the east and south is said to be menacing General Kuropatkin’s position. The Japanese columns are reported to be even threatening the Russian line of communications. Having captured Newchwang, the Japanese have thus secured another port which can be used for bringing in supplies. The loss of this city is regarded as a severe blow to Russia.

In a great battle near Ta Che Kiao, which lasted all day Sunday, July 24, the Russians were defeated with considerable loss, and were forced to retreat to Hai Cheng. The position abandoned by them was a very strong one. The battle began with an artillery duel, in which the Russians are said to have been outclassed. Flanking movements followed the work of the artillery until the defeat was accomplished. Two Japanese armies are now moving against Hai Cheng, while another force is engaged in a general flanking movement. General Kuropatkin continues to receive re-enforcements, and to postpone the day of a general engagement.

Active operations continue around Port Arthur both by land and sea; but refugees from that place state that the Russians have retaken some of the outer positions which were recently captured by the Japanese. A report, bearing date of July 28, states that a general attack on Port Arthur is now begun; but it is the general belief that the fortress will be able to hold out for a considerable time.